Brian Duckworth Dies at 56: Country Musician and Taylor Made Band Member Remembered
Brian “Nashville” Neil Duckworth, the country musician best known for performing alongside his siblings in the country group Taylor Made, has died. He was 56.
Duckworth died at his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on Monday, September 7, according to his published obituary. His cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. (deadline.com)
Finding His Voice With Taylor Made
Music occupied a special place in Duckworth’s life from an early age. He grew up singing with his siblings, reportedly learning to harmonize under the guidance of their mother.
Those informal family performances eventually developed into a professional country act. Duckworth formed Taylor Made with his brother Greg Duckworth and sister Wendy, building the group’s distinctive sound around their natural three-part sibling harmonies.
Before adopting the Taylor Made name, the siblings reportedly performed as I-79 and participated in the Colgate Country Showdown. Their success in the competition encouraged them to continue performing together.
Duckworth’s love of singing earned him the affectionate nickname “Nashville.” His obituary recalled that he rarely missed an opportunity to share his voice with the people around him.
Success on the Country Music Scene
Taylor Made attracted wider attention during the 2010s with songs including Things You Don’t Grow Out Of, Good Love, Heavy Duty Beauty and That’s What Life Is.
Released in 2012, Things You Don’t Grow Out Of reached No. 36 on Billboard’s Indicator chart. The family group was also honored as an Independent Artist of the Year by country music publication MusicRow. (people.com)
Taylor Made performed at fairs, festivals and country music events while sharing stages with prominent artists such as Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and Charlie Daniels.
Despite the group’s growing recognition, Duckworth remained appreciative of every opportunity. He and his siblings described themselves as three children whose musical journey began on a family back porch.
Music Remained a Family Affair
For Duckworth, Taylor Made represented far more than a professional band. It was an extension of his relationship with his family and the musical traditions they had shared since childhood.
His niece, musician Brianna Duckworth Kazner, remembered watching her father, aunt and uncle perform at fairs and festivals. As she began writing her own music, she frequently turned to Duckworth whenever she needed help developing a song.
Kazner said the final Taylor Made performance took place at her wedding in 2025. In a tribute following his death, she revealed that Duckworth had contacted her with another song idea only about a week before he died. (ew.com)
A Life Beyond the Stage
Away from country music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating. He was known by his colleagues as the “Truck Boss” and reportedly loved the job because it allowed him to spend much of his time outdoors.
Whether he was working or relaxing, Duckworth found happiness in nature. He also enjoyed hunting, making people laugh and spending time with his family and pets.
His wife, Tina Duckworth, remembered him as a humble and selfless man with a generous heart. She said he loved his family deeply and brought laughter into the lives of those who knew him. (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
Family and Survivors
Duckworth is survived by his wife, Tina Scheuvront Duckworth, whom he married in October 2010.
He also leaves behind six children—Zach Morris, Ashton Goines, Logan Duckworth, Kayla Starkey, Michael Starkey and Matt Starkey—as well as four grandchildren, his surviving siblings and his beloved pets.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Keith Duckworth, and his father-in-law, Robert “Bob” Lee Scheuvront.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, September 14, followed by entombment at Floral Hills Memorial Garden in West Virginia. (people.com)
Remembering Brian “Nashville” Duckworth
Brian Duckworth will be remembered for the warm country voice that earned him the nickname “Nashville,” but his legacy reaches beyond the songs he recorded and the stages on which he performed.
His story was rooted in family: siblings singing together on a West Virginia back porch, transforming those childhood harmonies into a respected country music career while remaining close to their community.
Through Taylor Made’s music and the memories shared by his family, friends and fans, Duckworth’s voice will continue to be remembered.
